Tuya's Marriage

directed by WANG Quan An
starring YU Nan, Bater, Baolier, Senge, Zhaya

Tuya, hardworking and hardheaded, is a Mongolian desert herder who refuses to be settled in a town in accordance with the new industrialization policy. She is kept busy with two kids, a disabled husband and 100 sheep to care for, but one day she hurts her back. The only way for the family to survive is for her to divorce her husband on paper and look for a new spouse who can take care of the whole family. A series of suitors lines up, but it's not easy to find a man who fits the bill. This warm, endearing tale, featuring stunning cinematography, won the top prize at the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival.

Awards

• 2007 Berlin International Film Festival - Golden Bear
• Chicago International Film Festival - Best Actress (YU Nan)

Press Reactions

• Critics Pick - New York Times
• A wonderfully assured piece of cinema - Chicago Tribune
• A compact near-masterpiece that combines a slow-motion romantic comedy with a docudrama-style portrait of a remote, nomadic culture as it is gradually eroded by the tides of the 21st century. - Anrew O’Hehir, Salon
• With a simple, compelling and direct story, WANG Quan An makes eloquent points about the vanishing life of the Mongolian herdsman - Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter
• Funny, tender, and vividly shot. - David D’Arcy, Screen International

Trailer

Photos

YU Nan as Tuya

YU Nan

YU Nan

YU Nan and Bater as Bater

Director WANG Quan An

Technical Information

Production Year

2006

Country of Production

People's Republic of China

Language

Mandarin with English subtitles

Running Time

96 min

Screen Ratio

1:1.85

Sound

Dolby digital

Color

Color